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DHS Says OpUSA Will Mostly Consist of Nuisance-Level Attacks

Several hacktivist groups are planning to launch attacks against the government agencies and other organizations from the US. The campaign has been dubbed “OpUSA” and it is scheduled to take place on May 7.

Several websites have already been breached, and some of the participating collectives have released threatening statements.

While the hackers prepare for the operation, the United States’ Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has created a confidential note to help the agency’s partners in taking measures against the attacks.